Presentation
Present for five generations in Monthelie, Domaine Potinet-Ampeau spans ten hectares, spread across the most beautiful villages of the Côte de Beaune: Meursault, Pommard, Volnay, and Monthelie. Faithful to its heritage, the estate is dedicated to producing long-aging wines that evolve beautifully over time. Contrary to the current trend of wines to be drunk young, here, each cuvée is designed to be patient in the cellar and fully reveal its potential over the years. Its unique character? A bold stance in favor of long-aging wines, distinguished by their depth and complexity.
Terroir
The soils are clay-limestone.
In the vineyard
Key stages for the vine include treatments, soil management, and sustainable care throughout the growing cycle.
Harvest
Sustainable viticulture (Agriculture raisonnée).
Winemaking
A traditional Burgundian winemaking approach: mechanical pressing, settling of the must, and barrel fermentation in oak casks.
Ageing
Ageing lasts between 18 and 22 months, with 10% new oak barrels. The wine undergoes barrel ageing, rigorous filtration, gravity bottling, and a minimum of 2 years of cellar ageing.
Varietal
Aligoté : 100%
Serving
Serve between 10°C and 12°C.
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
This Bourgogne Aligoté Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Potinet Ampeau reveals a vibrant and authentic expression of the grape. Its pale yellow hue with silvery highlights precedes a fresh and expressive nose, blending citrus fruits, green apple, white flowers, and a subtle saline touch. On the palate, the attack is crisp and lively, supported by natural acidity and a slightly chalky texture. The finish is taut and thirst-quenching, with delicate minerality and lasting aromatic persistence, a signature of old vines rooted in clay-limestone soils.
Food pairings
This lively and precise white wine is a perfect match for simple, flavorful dishes. It pairs beautifully with fresh oysters, sea bream ceviche, or warm goat cheese salad. It also brings refreshing balance to vegetarian dishes like leek tart or zucchini gratin. For cheese, opt for fresh and tangy varieties such as goat cheese or faisselle.